A dangerous void. Thus, germanys soccer team suffers its worst defeat in almost 19 years. Its 6 nil loss to spain in the u. S. From Nations League as some questioning the future National Coach and get out of his welcome to the program police. Here in the german capital, berlin have used Water Cannons to disperse protesters, a rallying against government plans to solidify its paws to enforce coronavirus with struction demonstrators. Many without mosques, hot mosque up the edges of the cordoned off parliament grounds. Thousands of police were deployed. Protesters are angry about a lot due to be passed later today that could bolster the governments ability to impose limits on social contacts. Critics say the law and dangerous citizens civil rights without the approval of joined by a political correspondent, nina hauser, who is actually at the Brandenburg Gate where those protests have been unfolding today. Nina, tell us what sparked this protest today. I cant hear you very well, but i think you asked me what started this protest. And of course, this is a group of people who have been taking to the streets against the German Government and the corona measures for months now. But today they are here. They want access to the bundestag, the democratic line, which is right in front of me, where theres a debate going on about additions to the existing infection law. That would essentially give the German Government more power in dealing with the pandemic. You know, lets take a closer look at the law, which is being debated right now. As you said in the bonus on, the German Government attempts to put its Pandemic Response on a stronger legal footing. Before 2020, who could have imagined germans might ever be forced by law to cover their faces. Just one instance of how lawmakers did not foresee the extent and detail of many measures introduced this year. Some such as bans on people from certain regions, staying in hotels, were overturned by the courts. The new law aims to clarify the rules limiting contacts between people, including the closure of cafes, bars and restaurants. It also provides a new basis for police to enforce distancing rules and the mosque requirement and makes clear on the walk circumstances. Schools in kindergartens might be shut for politicians. This is about ensuring public support and keeping parliament in the loop. In all these Health Protection measures which are going to be hard over the coming months, we have to take people with us. We cant just impose them by decree, it can only be done with dialogue, or the new law should mean events such as demonstrations can only be banned if experts agree, such a move is proportionate. But already, plenty of people are saying, such legislation cuts too deep into basic freedoms and its aims are insufficiently clear. You know, these are pretty wide ranging infringements into Civil Liberties about to be in trial. And many critics are concerned. Do the demonstrators have a point . How dangerous is this . The current critique of the criticism of that law doesnt just come from the demonstrators. It comes also from some political parties. But i would say that you would still have to keep 32. 00 separate because the criticism from other members of parliament is that the german problem and doesnt get enough of a say in this current draft that is being debated and that will likely be passed by the German Parliament, they want more of a say for the people who represent the german population. Having said that, of course, these here, additions to that law are not entirely new. Say, its not a new law. Its a law that has existed in germany, but it was not fit to give the government enough is 1st to deal with a pandemic of this size of the current coronavirus pandemics a sense really. Now today the German Parliament ariens would basically make something into law that has been government policy for the last 8 months to deal with a coronavirus 10 them. But of course, some people are also saying that it will not be the last time there will probably be new additions or amendments all that law because it will probably be criticized very heavily. But you know, people behind you clearly feel this new law is going to fall on restricting their freedoms. And you hinted that more changes to this law to come maybe in the future. How much support, if we look at these demonstrations, this is not the 1st one, almost support. Does this set of policies have in the, in the german population . Of course these, a very impressive image is the police are using Water Cannons to disperse the crowds here. And this is because theyre not sticking to the rules, and these people here, they have taken to the streets, as i said before regularly. So its not the 1st time, and they dont tailor it to the rules that are in place to counteract the pandemic. They dont keep the social distancing rules, and they dont believe in mosque wearing, so they dont do that, which is why the police are using Water Cannons against them right now. But overall, if you look at the polls, this is still a minority. Devaney is a democracy, and the demagogue has a lot of support. The latest poll suggested that 3 quarters of the temple population actually support the governments measure is political correspondent, you know, has a thank you. United states says its sharply reducing troop numbers in afghanistan and iraq. By mid january, the deployment will be cut to 2 and a half 1000 soldiers in each country. President almost lump is making good on the companion promise to end what he called for ever was. But thats a position both from leading republicans and from nato allies. The sun could be setting on the u. S. Presence in afghanistan. American soldiers have been fighting here since 2001, helping stabilize the country after overthrowing taliban rule, but suffering over 2000 deaths over time. Troop numbers have winked. Now outgoing president , donald trump will further reduce the number of soldiers here and in iraq. In light of these tremendous sacrifices, and with great humility and gratitude to those who came before us, i am formally announcing that we will implement president trumps orders to continue our repositioning of forces from those 2 countries by january 15th, 2021. Our forces, their size in afghanistan will be 2500 troops, or 4 sides in iraq will also be 2500. 00. As u. S. , troop numbers dwindled. Extremists gained in strength. This attack on a Kabul University last week killed 22 people. It was claimed by the socalled islamic state, which has emerged as a rival to the taliban. The taliban themselves have stepped up their attacks on Security Forces and civilians violating an agreement that foresaw the withdrawal of all u. S. Soldiers by may next year. Criticism of the latest drawdown even came from within the president s own party. I wanted to share my important here in the next couple of months, not to have any earth shaking changes with regard to defense and foreign policy. I think of our ship, it is drawdown, and either afghanistan or iraq would be a mistake in iraq. The u. S. Military presence was greatly reduced after the defeat of isis in 2017. This has increased the sway of neighboring iran and militia groups aligned with tehran. As u. S. Soldiers head home, they could risk leaving the field to americas adversaries. For some analysis on this, lets bring in ben hall just is a retired u. S. General who is currently holding the persian chair and strategic studies of the center for european policy analysis, joins us from frankfurt. General, its been nearly 20 years, isnt president. Right . And its time to close the chapter on afghanistan and iraq. Well, theres 2 aspects of this. Of course, i do not like the way that this has been done on parenting without consultation with all of our allies whove been with us there for almost 2 decades from the very beginning that have lost the way the americans are a lot of casualties as well. As money, so i dont like that and of course the consultation that has to be done with the afghans. On the other hand, millions of americans are aishas to see this terminated. My only sense is that if the United States was not willing to do what was necessary with regards to pakistan and india, to make sure that those could not be taxing to not provide a safe haven, then it would be immoral to continue sending soldiers from a country into afghanistan, because as long as pakistan after safe haven in a 1000 years, we would never be able to fully defeat the enemy there. But you say in afghanistan, in 20092010 as a Brigadier General in your estimation is afghanistan capable of filling that void left by the departing u. S. Troops. Well, thats, thats approach the great question and it will be very difficult. Certainly, the United States, germany, great britain. And so many other allies have given the afghans the best possible chance with our own investment, not just of us, of money, but of people in town in training. At some point the afghans have to have to own this. But again that i think where we failed strategically was to put the pressure on pakistan. And were working with any of them put pressure on pakistan not to allow safe haven if, if the taliban are able to operate out of pakistan without any hindrance. And it would be very difficult for Afghan Forces to, to do this by themselves. I do hope that in the withdrawal, as this is the unfolds, that we make the effort to bring out as many afghans as possible, give them asylum in the United States or elsewhere. Those they will be huge risks, particularly women, and those who work with allied Security Force was. And what about the message of this withdrawal sense to u. S. Allies, nato troops who are risking their lives to keep that come from say, you know, that this is a terrible message to do this without consultation, just like some other decisions have been made by the administration without consulting with allies, this undermines confidence. It makes it difficult for outsiders who have to deal with their own domestic challenges and in political situations to go along with the United States to do something. And its always going to be tough. And now it makes it a little bit more difficult when people are made. Sure. Will United States unilaterally or can they depend on us . Whats your expectations with regard to the Incoming Biden Administration . Well, i think President Biden will bring a more traditional approach to diplomacy. And that for sure, he will remove all doubt about americas commitment to nato and our european allies. He will be more prone to want to work through multinational organizations and treaties that sort of thing. But im also sure that he will put a lot of pressure. You know european allies to do more and im not talking just spending, im talking about to take on more responsibility to particular germany, for example, to use more diplomatic power to push back on a lot of kremlin is doing. And lastly, against the ukraine, for example, benefits as retired u. S. General, who actually previously served in afghanistan. Thank you very much for that analysis. Thank you. Time now to have a look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. President trump has fired his top Cyber Security official, chris krebs, via twitter, trumbull accused krebs of making an accurate statement when he confirmed the security of the november 3rd election from continues to claim the election was marred by fraud, but has yet to provide evidence. If your peon Government Forces are marching towards the capital of their rebel take riah region mckillop, ignoring International Appeals for talks to end the conflict footage of 10 by the w. Showed an earlier era fence of by government fighter jets spot forces say theyve captured tanks and artillery and are vowing to quickly defeat government troops. Thousands of prodemocracy protesters have gathered in the thai capital, bangkok as lawmakers vote on changes to the constitution. Protesters want the Prime Minister to step down as well as reforms to curb the power of thailands monarchy. Tuesdays demonstrations saw an escalation in violence leaving at least 55 people injured. Italy is struggling to cope with a 2nd wave of the corona virus. On tuesday, the country reported more than 700. 00 deaths the highest daily death toll since april. During the 1st wave. 6 months ago, hospitals in italy were quickly overwhelmed, and a Record Number of people died. Now Health Care Workers are terrified as they may face the same battle. Again. Another patient with covert 19 being rushed to hospital. In monza. This region was the epicenter of the outbreak in spring. When italys Health Care System was overwhelmed. Now once again lombardi is the hardest hit, but the volunteer rescue workers say this wave is different. With the music. Weve seen a repeat of what happened in march. The difference is that weve also seen young people with covert 19 in march. It was mainly elderly people. Now we have young people too to try to contain the spread of the virus. Many regions have shut down, but health care, or thirtys say a nationwide lockdown might be necessary soon if the situation doesnt improve. In london, mass Testing Facilities are now being set up. More than 30 drivein Testing Centers are being planned in the region, each eval to test hundreds of people a day. And authorities here say the measures are helping the reproduction number appears to be sinking. But the number of people in intensive care is still rising. And many hospitals remain understaffed. Some 5000 doctors are needed in italy at the moment and now the young patient is being picked up. The woman in her fortys needs oxygen immediately. For the volunteer ambulance workers, shes part of a seemingly never ending stream pushing them to delimit a 2nd look at some other developments in the pandemic. Poland has reported a record 603, deaths related to the Health Service also struggles to cope with the 2nd wave. And the u. S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the 1st covered 19 home testing kit that can provide results within 30 minutes. And the resignation by the Associated Press news agency has revealed that women who work on Palm Oil Plantations in indonesia and malaysia often subjects. Its too horrific abuse, and he found many instances where male bosses had rights, female workers with impunity. Women were unable to sing just as feared, losing their livelihoods. Vast swathes of borneo, i hold to the most vast the tile and so tough to oil in the world, through an army of invisible women thinking their box harvesting Palm Oil Plants for just 2. 00 per day and a lifetime of Devastating Health problems for that. And that we can feel pain in our stomach and hips as we have to carry 20 kilos, chemical tanks. Its also cost for any of the limb borderless, colorless, long lasting. The oil inside the palm fruit is in high demand, often finding its way into so, deodorant, and cosmetics that make up the 500000000000. 00 Global Beauty industry. To satisfy soaring demand, Oil Producers rely on intensive toxic Pesticide Use with little protective equipment thing. To want to get an agreement on our findings in kalimantan showed female workers got pneumonia or were blinded by the past aside. It also happened in sumatra where one was contaminated by habit sites and the company wouldnt take any responsibility for mineral so vulnerable to sexual abuse. One described an attack from her boss that went unpunished by police. You need some of the younger you. 1st of all he harassed me. Then when we were at the plantation he began to threaten me by saying, if you dont give me your body, i will chop your neck with this axe. And then he started to open my shirt and write to me. When he finished, he spat on me she now lives with the consequences. Another victim of the world, unrelenting consumption of palm oil. Thats a look at some other world news. Now police in hong kong have arrested 3, former lawmakers who are disrupting legislative meeting several months ago. On 2 occasions in may and june ted way any children, raymond chan were detained after splashing pungent liquids in the main. Tampa. Again, raised concern over the crackdown on hong kongs prodemocracy movement. Central american nations, nicaragua, and honduras are dealing with the aftermath of hurricane iota. The 2nd, destructive storm to hit the region in just 2 weeks. Authorities are Warning Deadly floods, surges and mudslides could still follow the storm thats already being blamed for at least 9 deaths. Sports news now and the German Soccer Team has suffered its worst defeat in almost 90 years. Germany were beaten. 6 nil by spain, in their final, you with our Nations League group match there on taurus scored 3 of spains goals, while germany only managed to get 2 shots on goal. Germany, coach, your home live said the humiliating defeat was difficult to explain away and that everything had gone wrong. The result means spain finish top of their group through to the final 4. Well, joining me now for more on this historic defeat is a live out of the w. Sports in germany. We c